Jehoshua is on the throne of David in New Jerusalem and He is the King of a New Israel
Here in Acts 2 Peter gives a speech that confirms that the promise made to David has been fulfilled by the resurrection of the Son of God. In verse 29, Peter confirms the soul sleep doctrine and confirms that David is still asleep in his grave. Peter says David is dead which directly refutes the immortal soul doctrine of Christendom. If David were in heaven or some intermediary place as a conscious soul then Peter's statement of him being dead makes no sense. Peter is stating the state that David is in, which is death, in direct contrast to the risen Son of God. Verse 30, David was not only a king but also a prophet as he was anointed with the Messianic Spirit and foretold of the resurrection of the Lord Jehoshua Messiah. Peter refers to 2 Samuel 7:12-13 which was Jehovah's covenant with David that someone of his seed (loins, descendant) would sit on the Davidic throne and establish it forever. Peter ties this covenant promise with the resurrection of Jehoshua. It was the resurrection of Jehoshua that resulted in the covenant promise to David being fulfilled. Peter clearly says that the resurrection of Jehoshua resulted in Him (Jehoshua) being crowned King on the Davidic throne. Verse 31, Psalm 16 is referred to here. David in this psalm refers to the resurrection of the dead and expresses his faith that he (David) will not be left in hell (the grave) and will be raised from the dead on the last day. Psalm 16:8 (KJV) 10For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. The reference to the Holy One not seeing corruption is specifically about Messiah as Peter noted earlier that David was still dead and buried hence his body had suffered corruption. Since Jehoshua was only in the grave three days His body did not see the corruption that all dead bodies see after some time. The whole verse is about Jehoshua and only the first part refers to David. Verse 32, Peter makes a distinction between God and Jehoshua by saying that God raised up Jehoshua. God the Father raised Jehoshua by the operation of His (God's) Spirit. Peter and the other apostles were witnesses of the resurrection of Jehoshua. The resurrection serves as the catalyst or impetus for preaching the gospel message (1 Corinthians 15:14). Verse 33, Jehoshua was exalted by God to be at His (God's) right hand. Jehovah God's presence in the earthly sanctuary was symbolized and also realized (for real) as being in the most holy place. Likewise in the heavenly sanctuary, Jehovah God's presence and throne is in the most holy place as the earthly sanctuary was a copy of the heavenly. Hebrews 8:1-2 (KJV) 1Now of the things which we have spoken this is the sum: We have such an high priest, who is set on the right hand of the throne of the Majesty in the heavens;2A minister of the sanctuary, and of the true tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man. The author of Hebrews says that Jehoshua is at the right hand of Jehovah Gods throne which we know is a reference to the most holy place as that is where His (Jehovah's) throne is. The throne of Jehovah God is in the heavenly sanctuary according to the author of Hebrews (verse 2). The prophet Isaiah confirms that the Father's throne is in the most holy place in the heavenly sanctuary which is the true tabernacle represented by the earthly copy. Isaiah 37:16 (ASV) 16O Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel, that sittest above the cherubim, thou art the God, even thou alone, of all the kingdoms of the earth; thou hast made heaven and earth. The cherubim bookend each other on the mercy seat of the ark of the covenant which all bible students know is located in the most holy place of the sanctuary. Exodus 25:22 (ASV) 22And there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy-seat, from between the two cherubim which are upon the ark of the testimony, of all things which I will give thee in commandment unto the children of Israel. Jehovah's presence in the earthly sanctuary was centralized in the most holy place above the mercy seat which was His throne and between the cherubim which sat upon the ark of the covenant which contained the 10 commandments. Psalm 99:1 (ASV) 1Jehovah reigneth; let the peoples tremble: He sitteth above the cherubim; let the earth be moved. The psalmist David who was a prophet and a man after Jehovah's own heart says that Jehovah's throne is above the cherubim on the mercyseat. The mercyseat is obviously located in the most holy place of the sanctuary. 2 Samuel 6:1-2 (ASV) 1And David again gathered together all the chosen men of Israel, thirty thousand.2And David arose, and went with all the people that were with him, from Baale-judah, to bring up from thence the ark of God, which is called by the Name, even the name of Jehovah of hosts that sitteth above the cherubim. The ark of the covenant is called by the name of Jehovah of hosts who the author states sits above the cherubim which are on the mercyseat which is the lid of the ark. This again confirms that Jehovah God's throne is in the most holy place as the mercyseat is His throne. 2 Chronicles 5:7 (ASV) 7 And the priests brought in the ark of the covenant of Jehovah unto its place, into the oracle of the house, to the most holy place, even under the wings of the cherubim. The most holy place is described as the place where the ark of the covenant belongs. Here in this passage the priests brought the ark of the covenant into the most holy place thereby marking the completion of the temple building. This took place during the feasts of tabernacles. Solomon had finished building the house of Jehovah and had gathered the Congregation of Israel i.e. the Church to commemorate the sacred occasion. Both Solomon and the Congregation made sacrifices before the ark during this sacred feast which also was during the grand opening of the Temple. The ark being placed in the holy of holies sealed the completion of the temple. Now that we have established without a doubt that indeed Jehovah's throne is in the most holy place, we can safely say that if Jehoshua was described as being at God's right hand as early as the time of the apostles, then He (Jehoshua) went right to the most holy place at His ascension and didn't have to wait until 1844. Acts 2:33 33 Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear. The second part of verse 33 speaks about the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and Peter ascribes this outpouring to both the Father and Son which the Father being the source. The pouring out of the Holy Spirit was a public display of Messiah's royal power, as He is exalted at the right hand of Jehovah God. Peter is connecting the outpouring of the Holy Spirit with the Kingship of Jehoshua, an alluding to of the two olive trees, with the apostles being the candlestick in which the oil is poured into. The Holy Spirit proceeds out of the Father and into His Son who then sheds forth the Spirit into and onto the Church. The phrase "shed forth" comes from the Greek word "ekcheo" (strongs 1632) and means "to pour forth, to bestow, to gush out, run greedily (out), shed (abroad, forth), spill." Far from being a seperate person or being, the Holy Spirit is something that pours out of the person of the Son of God. This notion of shedding forth the Holy Spirit refutes the tri theist (SDA, Mormon) heresy that the Holy Spirit is a separate being. Although the trinity doctrine acknowledges that the Holy Spirit proceeds out of the person of the Son of God, they teach that the Holy Spirit is a distinct person from the Father and Son. The possessive use of the word "Spirit" in relation to God i.e. the Spirit of God should tell us that the Holy Spirit is not a distinct person but rather the very Spirit (mind, breath, power) of God the Father. The same possessive use of the word "Spirit" is also used in relation to the Messiah i.e. the Spirit of Messiah. We can also say that the Holy Spirit is the mind, breath and power of the Son of God. When we understand the Holy Spirit as the very mind, breath and power of God and Messiah then the phrase "shed forth" i.e pour out (proceedeth) fits perfectly as these qaulities of the Spirit come from their source, (Father and Son), bringing their presence to the Church. When we ascribe the Spirit to a separate distinct person from the Father and Son then it starts to get complicated and we run into other problems that open up a pandora's box of theological issues. Hebrews 1:8-9 (KJV) 8But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.9Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. This passage in Hebrews is describing the same thing that Peter is preaching in Acts 2:29-36 which is the exaltation as Messiah as King upon David's throne and His receiving the promise of the Father (the Holy Spirit). Revelation 5;6 (KJV) 6And I beheld, and, lo, in the midst of the throne and of the four beasts, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent forth into all the earth. Jehoshua is symbolically pictured as having seven horns and seven eyes which are the seven Spirits of God. Seven represents perfection and could be also representative of seven characteristics of Jehovah's Spirit (Isaiah 11) which was given to the Messiah without measure at His baptism. Jehoshua recieved the absolute fulness of the Holy Spirit at His exaltation (Hebrews 1) and this fulness is represented as seven horns and seven eyes in Revelation 5:6-7. Horns represent power and eyes represent wisdom. Power and wisdom constitute the essence of Jehovah's Spirit. In 1st Corinthians, Jehoshua is referred to as the power and wisdom of God: 1 Corinthians 1:24 24But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. In other words, Christ has the seven horns of God's power and the seven eyes of God's wisdom. See how it all ties together? God the Father's Spirit, which is His power and wisdom, given to the Son without measure. The last part of Revelation 5:6 says that the seven Spirits of God are sent forth into all the earth. This phrase "sent forth" is a little different than "shed forth" as it comes from a different Greek word, however the concept is the same. Also, in both instances, Rev 5:6 and Acts 2:33 the Holy Spirit is being described as coming to the Church directly from the Son of God. The source is the Father, but in the new covenant the Spirit now comes to the Church (Acts 2:33) and to all the earth (Rev 5:6) directly from the risen Messiah. The Holy Spirit proceeds out of the Father's being and pours fully into His Son without measure, who then sheds forth (pours out of Himself) the Spirit into the Church and also to all the earth. The Messiah is the administrator and distributor of the Holy Spirit in the new covenant Church age and beyond. Now back to the book of Acts chapter 2 verses 29-36. Let's look at verses 34 and 35: 34For David ascended not into the heavens: but he saith himself, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,35Till I make thine enemies the footstool of thy feet. Peter cites Psalm 110:1 and is reiterating that David is dead and not in heaven which refutes the immortal soul doctrine. Neither in the old testament times nor after Messiah rose from the dead had David went to heaven as an immortal soul but rather was asleep in the grave awaiting resurrection day like anyone else who has ever lived this side of Messiah. Psalm 110:1 (ASV) 1Jehovah saith unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, Until I make thine enemies thy footstool. This is one of the often qouted texts from the old testament used in reference to Jehoshua as He is the fufillment of this Messianic Psalm. King David prophesied that Jehovah God would exalt his (David's) future descendant (Jehoshua) who he also calls his Lord showing that David's future descendant would be greater than him. David acknowledges that Jehovah's future Messiah would be sovereign over him. "my right hand", a place of supreme honor and authority over all things in heaven and earth (Matthew 26:64; Mark 14:62; 16:19; Luke 22:69; Acts 2:34-35; Romans 8:32; Ephesians 1:20-21; Colossians 3:1; Hebrews 1:3, 13; 8:1; 10:12; 12:2). This text implies that the earthly kingdom centered upon Jerusalem would be replaced with a universal kingdom, based in New Jerusalem in heaven which will come down to the earth after the second advent. "Enemies thy footstol" complete victory and utter subjection (1 Corinthians 15:24-25; Hebrews 10:13). Jehoshua will come back the second time as a conquering King to claim the earth as His Kingdom. This will be the restitution of all things spoken of in Acts 3:19-21. Jehoshua must be recieved up into heaven until all his enemies are made His footstol and then all things will be restored to paradise here on this earth. David refers to Jehovah as being a distinct entity and being from the "Lord". This is not Jehovah God speaking to Jehovah God, 1st member of the trinity to the second member of the trinity. This is Jehovah God speaking to His anointed one i.e. His Messiah. The ASV translates this verse correctly whereas other translations could be misleading by translating "Jehovah" as "LORD" possibly confusing it with the second "Lord" in the text. The capitalization of the "L" in the second "Lord" could also lead to a misunderstanding of the text to make one read a trinity into the text. Some translations may even render the second "Lord" with all caps such as "LORD". Let's go to the Hebrew to prove that the first "LORD" (Jehovah) in the Pslam 110 passage is a title used of deity i.e. God and the second "Lord" (Jehoshua) is a title used of a supremely exalted human but not deity. The first "LORD" (Jehovah) comes from the Hebrew word "Adonai" which refers to deity. The second "Lord" comes from the Hebrew word "adoni" which is used for an exalted human being but never of deity. All 195 times "adoni" is used in the old testament it is in reference to human "Lord's" never deity. The main point of this Messianic Psalm is that Jehovah God exalted His human Messiah to His very own right hand bestowing upon His anointed one all power and authority in heaven and earth. Peter is saying Jehoshua is the fufillment of this Pslam and and the fufillment of the promise made to king David (2 Samuel 7). This is why Jehoshua is referred to as the Spirit of prophecy in the book of Revelation, because He is the fufillment of the prophecies written about in the old testament. It was this Spirit of prophecy that was in the prophets who foretold of the coming Messiah (1 Peter 1:9-12). Peter also talks about the Spirit of prophecy in Acts 3: 18 But the things which God foreshowed by the mouth of all the prophets, that his Christ should suffer, he thus fulfilled. The gospel message at it's core is that Jehoshua is the prophesied Messiah that Israel has been waiting for. Verse 36 of Acts 2: 36Let all the house of Israel therefore know assuredly, that God hath made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom ye crucified. Jehoshua was predestined and decreed by Jehovah God to be the Messiah and King of Israel before the foundation of the world. This was also prophesied throughout the old testament. Both titles (Messiah and King) were used of Jehoshua during His earthly ministry, however after the Son of God's finished work on the cross the Father manifested the glory of Jehoshua in a far greater way. At His baptism Jehoshua was anointed (Messianic) by Jehovah's Spirit to fulfill the offices of Prophet, Priest and King. It was Jehovah's Spirit that made Jehoshua the Messiah (the anointed one) at His baptism. After Jehoshua's anointing at His baptism, He was a King in waiting and then coronated at His ascension and exaltation into the most holy place (Hebrews 1:8-9). His coronation involved the Father declaring Jehoshua's pedigree as His Son and King (Hebrews 1:5) and then the anointing oil of the Holy Spirit was poured upon Jehoshua in abundance. Hebrews 1:5-9 (KJV) 5For unto which of the angels said he at any time, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee? And again, I will be to him a Father, and he shall be to me a Son?6And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him.7And of the angels he saith, Who maketh his angels spirits, and his ministers a flame of fire.8But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.9Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. The coronation of Jehoshua is the ultimate fulfilment of all the "types" during the old testament times most notably David and Solomon. Both David and Solomon were called begotten (pedigree-adoption) son's of God and were anointed by Jehovah to be the King of Israel. Both David and Solomon were exalted by Jehovah God exceedingly yet Jehoshua was even exalted above them: "God, even thy GOD, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows" Jehoshua was called God's begotten (pedigree-adoption) Son and He is God's uniquely (virgin birth) begotten Son. Of course He is also the final King of Israel. Let's look at Solomon's coronation as King of Israel which is a type of Jehoshua's coronation: 1 Chronicles 29:20-25 (ASV) 20And David said to all the assembly, Now bless Jehovah your God. And all the assembly blessed Jehovah, the God of their fathers, and bowed down their heads, and worshipped Jehovah, and the king.21And they sacrificed sacrifices unto Jehovah, and offered burnt-offerings unto Jehovah, on the morrow after that day, even a thousand bullocks, a thousand rams, and a thousand lambs, with their drink-offerings, and sacrifices in abundance for all Israel,22and did eat and drink before Jehovah on that day with great gladness. And they made Solomon the son of David king the second time, and anointed him unto Jehovah to be prince, and Zadok to be priest.23Then Solomon sat on the throne of Jehovah as king instead of David his father, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him.24And all the princes, and the mighty men, and all the sons likewise of king David, submitted themselves unto Solomon the king.25And Jehovah magnified Solomon exceedingly in the sight of all Israel, and bestowed upon him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Israel. It is noteworthy that in Israel not only was Jehovah God to be worshipped but also His anointed King (verse 20). Both of course were worshipped according to who they were in identity and office. Jehovah was worshipped as the living God and the King was worshipped as the living God's representative on earth. In verse 22 of 1 Chronicles we see the reference to Solomon being anointed as king the second time. The first time occured in 1 Chronicles 23:1. From 1 Chronicles 23:1 to the more formal coronation in 1 Chronicles 29:20-25 Solomon was a king in waiting. In verse 23 of 1 Chronicles 29 we see that Solomon after being anointed as King sat on the throne of Jehovah God. When an Israelite king was anointed by Jehovah they were considered to be sitting on the very throne of Jehovah God. This means that the authority of Jehovah God was given to them to administer His (Jehovah's) agenda in the Kingdom of Israel specifically and on the earth generally. This ties in nicely with Hebrews 1:8-9 8But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.9Thou hast loved righteousness, and hated iniquity; therefore God, even thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. Hebrews 1:8-9 can also be understood to say that the Son's throne is Jehovah God for ever and ever. Verses 23 and 24 show us that all Israel submitted to and obeyed the King. How much more our heavenly King Jehoshua are we to obey? The scripture says He was anointed by Jehovah above His (Jehoshua's) companions. So if Solomon was obeyed by the nation of Israel and Jehoshua was exalted far above him then it stands to reason we must obey the Son of God. Hebrews 5:8'9 echoes the importance of obeying the Son of God. 8Though he were a Son, yet learned he obedience by the things which he suffered;9And being made perfect, he became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey him; Jehoshua is only the Savior of those who obey Him. Modern Christendom says that Christian's don't need to obey Jehoshua in order to have salvation and that if they say a sinners prayer that they are secure forever even without obedience. This type of teaching is antimessiah and actually attempts to dethrone Jehoshua off His Kingly throne. All Kings demand obedience to their Kingdoms laws and if Jehoshua is the promised final King of Israel then it only makes sense that the subjects (Messianic's/Christian's) of His Kingdom are required to obey Him. John 14:15 (KJV) 15 If ye love me, keep my commandments. These are the words of Jehoshua. He says that those who love Him will keep His commandments. This goes against what modern Churches teach. Mention the need to keep Jehoshua's commandments and right away you will be labeled a legalist and false teachers. Today's Church would likely kill Jehoshua all over again if He came back and they had the ability to do so. John 14:23-24 (KJV) 23Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.24He that loveth me not keepeth not my sayings: and the word which ye hear is not mine, but the Father’s which sent me. Another scathing rebuke to the easy believism crowd and the modern Church. Jehoshua again connects the evidence of loving Him with keeping His words i.e. commandments. Those who say they love Jehoshua but don't keep His commandments are liars and false converts. Jehoshua didn't say, if you love me just say a sinners prayer and have a mental ascent in knowledge that I am the Messiah. In verse 24 of John14, Jehoshua plainly says that those who don't keep His words don't love Him. The words of Jehoshua are not original to Him but come from the Father Jehovah. Those who don't heed the words of Jehoshua actually reject God Almighty. This is why Jehoshua says elsewhere: John 5:22-24 (KJV) 22For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:23That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him.24Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. We are to honor Jehoshua as we honor God the Father because all authority and the very words of Jehoshua find their source in the Father. Jehoshua affirms that the Father sent Him meaning that He (Jehoshua) is God's apostle which was "sent one" means. Elsewhere in scripture Jehoshua is called God's apostle: Hebrews 3:1 (KJV) 1Wherefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our profession, Christ Jesus; As Jehovah's apostle, Jehoshua carries all the authority of Jehovah God with Him. As Jehovah's anointed King, Jehoshua has been committed with all judgement given to Him by the Father. In the secular world the same is true, as ambassadors of a certain country represent the interests and dictates of the president of that certain country. The way someone treats the ambassador is in effect the same way as treating the president or leader of the ambassadors country. The same goes for the corporate world, the vice president of a company represents the interests and carrys the authority of the president/ceo of the company. As an employee if you disrespect the vice president of your company it is the same as being insubordinate to the president. Jehovah God is the Almighty creator of the universe and has placed all authority to judge in the hands of His vice-regent which is His apostle, chosen High Priest, Messiah and uniquely begotten Son and anointed King. In the secular world, handed down authority only goes so far, however in the case of Jehoshua He has been given the keys unreserved to His Father's Kingdom which grants Him the authority to judge and execute justice. Jehoshua is called the King of kings and Lord of lords. Unlike any other being in History this sideof God, Jehoshua has the full authority over heaven and earth. Whereas earthly vice-regent's are given a certain measure of authority by their superiors, Jehoshua is granted authority by Jehovah God over all things in heaven, earth and beneath the earth. Only God the Father is His superior and God has placed the trust of the universe in His Son's hands without measure excepting Himself (1 Corinthians 15:24-28).
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